Sea of Cortez Liveaboard (7 days)
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7 Days Cabin, Meals & Beverages Up to 24 dives
Liveaboard Diving in the Sea of Cortés – The Ultimate Underwater Adventure!
Dive into the “Aquarium of the World” and experience one of the most breathtaking marine ecosystems on the planet! The Sea of Cortés, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to over 800 species of fish and marine mammals, making every dive a thrilling encounter with sea lions, sharks, orcas, manta rays, mobulas, dolphins, and more!
7 Days, 6 Nights of Pure Exploration!
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, our liveaboard adventure offers crystal-clear waters, warm temperatures, and vibrant reefs that welcome all skill levels. Each dive site is a gateway to the wonders of the ocean, inspiring a deeper connection with marine life and conservation efforts.
Unforgettable Days & Magical Nights
Daytime: Explore thriving reefs, swim alongside majestic creatures, and discover hidden underwater treasures.
Sunsets: Watch the sky explode into fiery shades of orange, pink, and purple.
Nighttime: Drift off under a sky blanketed in stars, far from the city lights.
All-Inclusive & Eco-Friendly
Enjoy a worry-free journey with expert guides, delicious meals, and top-notch service—all while promoting responsible diving practices that protect this marine paradise. Your adventure isn’t just about exploring—it’s about preserving the beauty of the ocean for generations to come!
Ready to dive in? Secure your spot now and embark on the ultimate Sea of Cortés adventure!
From
$2400 USD
Quad Cabin $2,400 USD
Double Cabin $2,600 USD
Double Cabin top floor (with view) $3,000 USD
Call For Pricing or More Information
+52 (612) 12 15161
+52 (624) 14 32252
info@sunridertours.com
DATES
Join us for an unforgettable 7-day, 6-night adventure exploring the vibrant marine life of the “Aquarium of the World.”
- June 23 – June 29
- July 21 – July 27
- August 18 – August 24
- September 15 – September 21
- September 29 – October 5
PRICING & ACCOMMODATIONS
TOur liveaboard offers comfortable cabins designed for relaxation after a full day of diving.
- Quad Cabin: $2,400 USD
- Double Cabin (Top Floor, with View): $3,000 USD
- Double Cabin: $2,600 USD
DEPARTURE & RETURN
Marina Asipona La Paz
- Please Note: This is a sample itinerary. The number of dives, dive sites, and schedule may change due to weather conditions or other unforeseen factors.
Day 1 – Welcome Aboard!
• Safety briefing, crew introduction & dive paperwork
• Cabin allocation & ship orientation
• Departure from the harbor
• Check dive at the first dive site
Day 2 – Dive with Playful Sea Lions (3–4 Dives: Corralito, Los Islotes, Isla San Francisquito)
• Encounter a colony of 400+ sea lions
• Playful young sea lions interact with divers, especially from September to May
• Explore caves where baby sea lions gather and nibble at fins!
Day 3 – Pristine Reefs & Mobula Night Dive (3 Day Dives, 1 Night Dive: Las Animas, Mobula Night Dive)
• Stunning underwater landscapes with steep walls, sandy flats & rocky outcroppings
• Encounter eels, rays, octopuses, and diverse marine life
• Night dive among massive schools of mobula rays
Day 4 – Hammerheads & Whale Sharks at El Bajo (3 Day Dives, 1 Night Dive: El Bajo, Los Islotes Night Dive)
• Drift dive among hammerhead sharks, whale sharks & marlin
• Explore deep seamounts reaching 98 ft
• Night dive at Los Islotes, home to vibrant marine lifeDay 5 – Wreck Diving & Lush Reefs (3–4 Dives: Los Islotes, Fang Ming, Lapas 03)
• Fang Ming Wreck (56m vessel sunk in 1999, now a thriving artificial reef)
• Swanee Reef: Coral gardens teeming with eels, octopuses, lobsters & hunting sea lions
• Salvatierra Ferry Wreck: A 262-ft sunken ferry, now a home for reef fish
Day 6 – Mobula Rays & More Wrecks (3–4 Dives: Cañonero C-59, Salvatierra, Swanee Reef, Punta Lobos)
• Punta Lobos: Huge gatherings of mobula rays (July–October)—sometimes thousands at once!
• Salvatierra Wreck: Explore this sunken ferry sitting at 65 ft deep, a paradise for marine life
Day 7 – Final Dives & Seafari Adventure (1–2 Dives: La Reyna, Seafari Isla Cerralvo)
• La Reyna: Occasional sightings of 16-ft manta rays at cleaning stations
• Seafari Isla Cerralvo: A unique open-ocean wildlife expedition for magical encounters with ocean creatures
Return to Marina Asipona, La Paz
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Book now! - ENTERTAINMENT
Feel free to bring your own books, CD’s, and DVDs. We have a collection of these onboard and the crew especially appreciate new entertainment.
MANDATORY
• Dive insurance
• Dive Computer, and Safety Sausage (SMB)
• Liability release waiver
• Proof of certification
*Proof of diving certification and dive insurance is required. Without proof, you will not be able to dive. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Nitrox Certification (if not certified course is available on board for $200 USD).
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
BCD – $80 USD entire trip
Regulator – $80 USD entire trip
Fins – $80 USD entire trip
Mask – $80 USD entire trip
Wetsuit – $80 USD entire trip
Combo 2 piece: $140 USD
Combo 3 piece: $180 USDRECOMMENDATIONS
• Pack Light – Storage space on board is limited.
• Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated throughout the trip.
• Hydration Tablets – Replenish electrolytes after multiple dives.
• Warm Clothing – Nights can be cool and windy.
• Sun Protection – Hat, sunglasses, and reef-safe sunscreen.
• Daywear – Lightweight, quick-dry clothing for comfort between dives.
• Waterproof Jacket or Windbreaker – Essential for boat rides and windy conditions.
• Footwear – Sturdy water shoes or sandals for wet surfaces.
• Personal Essentials – Toiletries, medications, and seasickness prevention.
• Underwater Camera or GoPro – Capture the incredible marine life.
• Extra Batteries & Memory Cards – Ensure you don’t miss a moment.
• Logbook & Certification Cards – Required for diving.
• Small Dry Bag – Keep valuables dry during transfers.
• Arrive at least one day prior to boarding
• Travel insurance - INCLUDED
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages (water, Soda, Coffee, Tea, Juice)
• Tanks, weight belt and weights
• Bilingual Dive Guide
• Room Cleaning Service
• Lifeline Marine Radio for use during divingNOT INCLUDED
• Dive gear, camera, and Dive insurance
• Nitrox ($180 USD)
• Nitrox Certification
• Park fee $8 usd per day.
• Accommodation before boarding
• Transportation and flights
• Alcoholic beverages
• Crew gratuity (10% – 15%)
• Wi-Fi (Starlink) $100 USD per person for the full trip
INCLUDED
- 7-day Excursion & Accommodation
- 4 dives per day if weather and time permits, except the last day
- Meals: Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, & Dinner
- A glass of wine with dinner, soft drinks and water
- Weight & Belt
- Bilingual Dive Master
- Room Cleaning Service
- Fully Equipped Excursion Vessel
NOT INCLUDED
- Nitrox Certification: $200 USD
(available onboard) - Marine park fee $12 usd per day
(ask about 50% discount eligibility) - Rental Equipment: Available a t extra cost
- Gratuities: Recommended 10-15%
- Dive Insurance
- Transportation
- Flights
- Alcoholic beverages
- Wi-Fi (Starlink) $100 USD entire trip
GEAR RENTAL
- Individual piece $85 USD entire trip
- Combo 2 piece: $140 USD entire trip
SUGGESTED CLOTHING
We recommend protection against exposure (wetsuits/light dry suits) on our trips. Water temperatures vary depending on the time of year.
- January to March: 61°F ~ 68°F (16°C ~ 20°C)
- April to May: 63°F ~ 72°F (18°C ~ 22°C)
- June to October: 72°F ~ 79°F (22°C ~ 26°C)
PACK LIGHT! Bring a light jacket, and don’t forget your hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Stream2Sea makes reef-safe sunscreens.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Biodegradable sunscreen, light luggage, arrive at least one day prior to boarding, Travel insurance.
DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATIONS
INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS
DEPOSITS
- 25% deposit required to secure the reservation.
- Additional 25% due six months before the trip.
- Remaining balance due three months before the trip.
CANCELLATIONS
- 9 months or more before the trip: No penalty.
- 91 days to 9 months before the trip: 25% of the total rate forfeited.
- 61 to 90 days before the trip: 50% of the total rate forfeited.
- 60 days or less before the trip: No refunds.
GROUP RESERVATIONS
DEPOSITS
- $5,000 non-refundable deposit required to secure the reservation.
- 25% of the total trip price due one year before the trip (the $5,000 deposit can be applied to this amount).
- Remaining balance due six months before the trip.
CANCELLATIONS
- 12 months or more before the trip: No penalty, but the $5,000 deposit is non-refundable.
- 12 months to 6 months before the trip: 25% of the total rate forfeited.
- 6 months to 91 days before the trip: 50% of the total rate forfeited.
- 90 days or less before the trip: No refunds.
UNFORESEEN EVENTS / TRIP INSURANCE / TRIP INTERRUPTION:
Passenger safety is paramount and therefore the captain has the sole discretion to change, delay, return early or cancel the cruise if necessary. These reasons include but are not limited to bad weather, perils of the sea, acts of God, political incidents, or force majeure.
Trip insurance is suggested as it provides you with reimbursement for unused, non-refundable, pre-paid trip costs if you are prevented from taking your trip due to a covered reason. All trip insurance is not the same, it is important to make sure that you purchase travel insurance that includes travel interruption.
ABOUT THE BOAT
The “Adventure” is of the utmost seaworthiness and is approved by the Mexican Coast Guard and It is equipped with state-of-the-art electronics and all safety equipment required. The boat is equipped with a compressor to fill both compressed air or nitrox tanks onboard.
The Adventure is 100’ long. The number of guests we can accommodate is 19; there are 8 air-conditioned cabins that sleep 2 guests each and cabins that sleep 4 guests. All our cabins have a vanity with hot and cold water, a large drawer for each person and extra space under the bed for larger items and outlets (110V/60Hz). There are 2 cabins on the second floor of the boat that also include a window with a view of the ocean. Our crew cleans the rooms and bathrooms daily and provides clean towels every day.
The “Adventure” has 2 air-conditioned bathrooms. Our women’s restroom has 3 toilets, 2 full size showers and 2 vanities’. Our men’s bathroom has 2 urinals, 2 toilets, 2 vanity’s and 2 full size showers. The bathrooms are shared with all the passengers and each bathroom has their own soap and shampoo dispensers.
The galley is air-conditioned and can accommodate all 19 passengers it is equipped with comfortable seating for eating and relaxing as well as a TV and a computer desk.
On the second deck there is a large, shaded sundeck with lawn chairs for relaxing in between dives.
